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March 31, 2022
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'Tab and Slot' Self-Locking Ring: What is it, How Does it Work, and When Should You Use One?
What is a ‘Tab and Slot’ Self-Locking Ring?
Spirolox®, a division of Smalley, invented the ‘Tab and Slot’ Self-Locking Ring back in 1958. The innovative design has been proven in thousands of high-speed applications.
So, what is it?
Let’s first define what a self-locking ring is. A self-locking ring is a custom retaining ring feature that increases a ring’s rotational capacity. They are...
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March 23, 2022
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How to Increase Rotational Capacity for a Retaining Ring
Importance of Retaining Ring RPM Performance
With rotational capacity requirements of modern applications higher than ever, many engineers struggle to find retaining rings that can withstand high speeds.
If an engineer settles for alternate solutions to retaining rings, it often results in more assembly time and costs more money, or even worse, fails in the application.
What Limits a Retaining...
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March 1, 2022
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How and Why You Should Use a Wave Spring for Bearing Preload
What does it mean to “preload”?
A bearing is designed to move freely and has multiple moving parts that work together as one unit. Tolerance stack-up from both manufacturing and assembly can quickly cause issues.
Preloading a bearing involves providing a sustained axial load to the bearing.
How is a bearing preloaded? Are there different types of preload?
There are two main methods to preload a...
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